#115949 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #115949 is a cool teal with a smoky green undertone and low lightness. Its serious, mysterious character suits moody interfaces, wellness branding, healthcare, and hospitality backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with warm ivory or terracotta accents. White text reaches about 8.2:1 contrast, so this hex code supports accessible body copy.
Questions about #115949
What is #115949 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #115949 is rgb(17, 89, 73), in HSL hsl(167, 68%, 21%) and in CMYK 81%, 0%, 18%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #115949?
#115949 pairs well with warm ivory, muted terracotta, and dusty peach because their warmth offsets its cool, shadowed teal character and gives the palette more lift without making the dark base feel harsh. Use ivory for spacious text areas, terracotta for small calls to action, and dusty peach for softer editorial accents.
Where does #115949 work best in a design?
#115949 works best as a dominant dark base or structural interface color, especially in dark-mode panels, navigation, and large branded surfaces where its muted saturation keeps the screen controlled rather than visually loud. Its low lightness can feel heavy across an entire layout, so reserve brighter supporting colors for hierarchy and interaction states.
Is #115949 readable on white or black?
#115949 has a 8.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.54:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.